10 DAY VIPASSANA RETREAT | my silent meditation retreat experience. life-changing.

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back in february, I signed myself up for a 10 day Vipassana silent meditation retreat. I had no idea what Vipassana meant, nor had I meditated for longer than fifteen minutes at a time. I meditated for up to 10 hours a day for 10 days straight without speaking. here's what happened...
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00:31 intro
01:01 why i decided to go on a 10 day silent meditation retreat
01:56 what is vipassana meditation?
02:23 meditation experience prior to the retreat
02:59 rules we had to follow
04:16 daily routine
07:32 my personal experience + what happened
10:32 overall experience + lessons learnt
15:19 final thoughts + outro
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@violahelen_ 2 года назад

time stamps in description box!! had to cut out sooo much footage, including talking about the actual meditation practice - we did both walking and sitting meditations in time increments. feel free to ask any questions; hope you enjoy xx

@ericbwertz 9 месяцев назад

Ah, too bad about the cuts. I've most been wanting to hear about the actual meditation practice, in particular, to the extent that they were guided and if or how the process changed from Day 1 to Day 10. I'm trying replicate as much of this as I can at home until I'm free to attend one away. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@s.bmotivation8871 18 дней назад

Hello mam are you asian?

@FihasiaTshirtStore 14 дней назад

Thank you ❤

@dalischandler3866 Год назад

I am so thankful for your video and how you describe it. Definitely this is how you see the world, and it was beautiful. When you said that you were happy the whole time but in a different way , it just gave me that strength and excitement that I needed. Thank you again.

@mc-cs7gy 2 года назад

that's so interesting, thank you for sharing!

@MrAlligator3 11 месяцев назад

This is the best video I could find on the topic. Cheers.

@doctorchrisg Месяц назад

Great video, I just did a similar thing and can relate to a lot of the things you said! I made a short 5 min video on my (trippy) experience too! Keep up the good work!

@melanierayson5569 9 месяцев назад

Thanking Yon ❤

@summersunriseyoga 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your experience! My friends have done Vipassana. I've done three separate 8-day silent mediation Samyama retreats with Sadhguru from Isha Foundation and had very profound meditative experiences.

@respectdhamma3645 Год назад

Pa Auk Teachers have made major changes to the meditation system. What is wrong? What is correct? please look at Mistakes of Pa Auk Meditation.

@Dieterbe Год назад

Thanks for sharing 🙏

@Honda559 3 месяца назад

Thanks you very much for sharing your experiences. I am planning to do their 26 day retreat sometime this year and found your video valuable. Definitely keep going to more retreats🙏

@bluemush86 Год назад

Thank you for making this video, really gave me a good idea of what to expect. I’m keen to attend one of these solent meditation retreats after all that’s happened in the past 3yrs. is it easy to get to from the airport? Thanks

@avneetchugh 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing Helen. It's great that you got to experience the 10 days of Vipassana. Are you able to continue with the practice?

@violahelen_ 9 месяцев назад

yes, I am! I completed a 26 day one earlier this year, the video for which you can find here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LGxeHeQMmXg.html

@morganaugiron4635 2 месяца назад

Great video! Thank you

@sengchipz 9 месяцев назад

Hi Helen, thanks for sharing your insightful experience. I’m curious if at the end of the program, do you have to donate or feel pressured to do so?

@violahelen_ 9 месяцев назад

you pay a ~300 baht fee at the beginning which is mandatory and at the end you're gently reminded to visit the donation office (I personally think that if you are able to give, you absolutely should -- the fact it's donation-based is so that it's accessible to everyone, including those who genuinely may not have any money). but you're not pressured (at least I never felt pressured)

@432hzrainrelaxing9 2 года назад

Great Work🧘🤍

@ndjroom 2 года назад

คุณเก่งมากครับ ที่ทำได้จนครบ10วัน

@JanaVanana Год назад

No napping?? Hell no lol. I napped during all breaks, 6 hours of sleep a night is not enough for me 🤭

@sarachilton6579 4 месяца назад

How do they make sure you don't nap? 😄 Were people not nodding off during meditation?

@violahelen_ 3 месяца назад

haha, when I first started I was SO self-conscious I kept falling asleep until I realised it is *completely normal* and just happens. they don't try and stop it; it's all part of the experience. as for napping, they don't monitor you (I did accidentally fall asleep once on my bed during the middle of the day) but I guess it's just down to how strict you want to follow the rules. I was far stricter on myself during my 10 day one than my 26 day one (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LGxeHeQMmXg.html)!

@lauralaura5529 Год назад

Hi Helen, would like to ask, do they allow us to put on skincare & sunscreen during vipassana? my screen gets dry & burn easily

@violahelen_ Год назад

hey, yes I think you’d be allowed!

@sammyallvord4668 2 года назад

Hello! I was just watching your portugal videos and am wanting to move there in december:) I’m wondering if you have any advice on how to find flat mates!

@fungsandy Год назад

I am a Christian, is it possible to join the vipassana course as well? Can I not joining those Buddhist ceremonies if I’m not feeling comfortable with that? Thanks for your sharing!

@nebura1658 Год назад

Learnt from other youtuber that one is not required to chant any mantras. So peopel from any religion can join. It was some other center.

@user-rn3kr6tp2v 5 месяцев назад

Any one can join regardless of which religion you belong to. You don't have be a Buddhist to practice vipassana.

@sarahlachapelle9638 8 месяцев назад

Hi! Thank you for the insightful info! How much did you have to pay for this 10 day retreat? :)

@jenncampbell277 8 месяцев назад

They are free. Donation accepted

@randyrodgers7848 4 месяца назад

Sounds like heaven

@hypnotechno 2 года назад

wow did you do Dhama talks in the evening?

@violahelen_ 2 года назад

no, we didn’t have any talks in the evening but the English-speaking monk would give mini ones every morning after morning chanting!

@ApplySkills 2 года назад

I'm surprised how you didn't mention the difficulty, physical pain, etc

@violahelen_ 2 года назад

yeah, there was definitely physical pain which i brought up a lot in my meetings with the teacher!! it does go away though

@Dieterbe Год назад

What do you mean physical pain ? From all the sitting down and the basic bed ?

@katemorley8147 Год назад

@@violahelen_ how was there physical pain? :)

@ericbwertz 9 месяцев назад

The act of sitting up in the same position without changing position in one-hour blocks is fairly demanding -- give it a try. Then 10x/day. @@katemorley8147

@user-eo4lz8oe7q 6 месяцев назад

Someone might need it ❤

@user-eo4lz8oe7q 6 месяцев назад

I need it too but I can't afford it. This is my suggestion for IS

@calebmacvinci4884 6 месяцев назад

It’s free

@user-eo4lz8oe7q 6 месяцев назад

@@calebmacvinci4884 Yes, it's free.. but to go from my place to that place, I need more motivation 🤣

@user-eo4lz8oe7q 6 месяцев назад

If IS join & inform me, I will go. I really want to talk to someone and navigate towards a specific route now 😞 I don't dare to do anything alone by myself

@user-eo4lz8oe7q 6 месяцев назад

But remember to ask someone to take care of your dogs. My professor has 6 dogs as he told me last time

@victortancheongwee 7 месяцев назад

Is this vipassana meditation same as the SN Goenka type of vipassana meditation??

@user-rn3kr6tp2v 5 месяцев назад

I am pretty sure they are same

@violahelen_ 3 месяца назад

it's similar but from my understanding of Goenka, the entire environment, daily routine and way it is structured is completely different from my experience. in my temple, we were literally living with monks.

@WalkinggoddessA Год назад

are the rooms and toilets clean?

@violahelen_ Год назад

yes, very! and you're expected to spend time each day cleaning too

@tamannakanwar 6 месяцев назад

I can't find this centre's name on the list of Vipassana centres given on the website

@freisein6554 4 месяца назад

Are cushions aloud,or do you have to sit on your heels ? I can sit for a long time, but not on my heels. Thank you! 🙏🏻✨

@craigwilliams7496 5 месяцев назад

How did you apply for this? Can’t find this centre at the vipasanna dhamma page. Can see other locations in Thailand but can’t find the chiang Mai one.

@unknownidentity5951 2 месяца назад

Hey, thanks for the video. Do you know how we could book? and could we bring our luggages here to be stored during the 10 days?

@d_ken 2 года назад

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From my own point of view, you need to invest smartly, if you need the good things of life. so far i've made over $505k in raw profits from just q4 of the market from my diversified portfolio strategy and i believe anyone can do it you have the right strategy. mutual funds takes long time but investing smartly is the key for short term. Most of us tend to pay more attention to the shiniest position in the market to the cost of proper diversification.

@Louisharvey56 2 года назад

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@d_ken 2 года назад

My portfolio is very much diversified so it's not like i have a particular fund i invest in. plus i don't do that by myself. i follow the trades of KAREN GAYE GRAY. She is a popular broker you might have heard of. I can correctly say she's worth her salt as a financial adviser as her diversification skills are top notch/ I say because i see that in her results as my portfolio grows by averages of 10 to 15% on a monthly basis. unlike i can say for my IRA which has just been trudging along. my portfolio just mirrors what she trades and not just on some particular industries of my choosing.

@Louisharvey56 2 года назад

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@d_ken 2 года назад

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@sanatan1221 4 месяца назад

there are so many videos about a single 10-day vipassana retreat experience, this is all great, yet you have misunderstood the path to liberation opportunity. Vipassana introduces you into practical insight about the Eightfold Noble Path, Four Noble Truths, Impermanence of Psychological phenomena of human mind, technique for strenghtening & purifying Mind in order to get closer to "perceive things as they are" instead of as Mind would like them to be or imagine. All of this offers a new perspective & chance to come into a new art of living with an equanimous attitude & middle path. so keep going, keep growing, keep purifying, letting go, correcting, forgiving, simplifying, diving in, dissecting, understanding, loving yourself & developing hinesty & compassion which will be the great gift for yourselves & others 💜

@VEGAN-X Год назад

NO EYE CONTACT ACCORDING TO JARED LETO

@ericbwertz 9 месяцев назад

She mentioned that. That's the standard practice.

@zaratheexplorer8290 Год назад

Why would you have fizzy drinks anyways?

@jyotibinoy2120 Год назад

Mind fulling video. Meditation is the backbone of Humanlife. Meditation pace for physical, mind, and everything else. Meditation keeps control our physical system. So, i request to everyone try to meditation. 10 day vipassana is so beautiful for control our mentality. Vipassana keep our Happy & jank free life. Shadu,shadu, shadu. I'm Buddhist monk from Bangladesh. And i try to Many Dhamma video uploading youtube. #RU-vidbd